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Deborah Hayes: Nominate a protector of human rights for award

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10/08/2012 01:00:00 AM MDT

The Boulder County chapter of the United Nations Association-USA invites nominations for our 18th annual International Human Rights Award. The award recognizes individuals in our county who have contributed substantially during the previous year or over a long period of time to making the United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights a living, vital, and effective document.

The document (un.org/en/documents/udhr/index.shtml) spells out in 30 articles such human rights as the right to life, liberty and security of person, the right to privacy and freedom of movement, the right to an education, and the right to an adequate standard of living, including food, clothing, housing, and medical care. Boulder County residents work internationally to provide medical care, prevent female trafficking, educate refugees, help restore civil society after devastating conflict, and protect or promote human rights in countless other ways.

If you know someone who should be recognized, you should nominate the person now. Simply write a letter detailing the contributions to UNA Boulder County, P.O. Box 1181, Boulder CO 80306, or by e-mail to dhayes3290@comcast.net. Supporting letters are always helpful. The deadline is Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. Please phone Deborah Hayes, 303-494-4458, for more information.

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